Gathers
Gathers Meaning & Origin
About Gathers
The surname Gathers is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gaderen," meaning "to gather" or "to collect." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a gatherer or collector of goods, such as a tax collector or a gatherer of rents. The name may also have been given to someone who had a tendency to gather or collect things. Overall, the surname Gathers signifies an individual associated with gathering or collecting activities.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gathers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gathers: 2,222
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 13627
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.75
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gathers based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gathers in Braille
Here's how to represent Gathers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gathers using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gathers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
